Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX
UK
Telephone: +44 1443
E-mail: purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL15
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services
Reference number: RCT/PSS/S104/22
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of:
Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments.
A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner.
A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants.
A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants.
A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary.
Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff.
Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025.
The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79631000
79211110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
Main site or place of performance:
Rhondda Cynon Taf
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of:
Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner.
A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants.
A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants.
A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary.
Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff.
Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025.
The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 47%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 6%
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 47%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial contract will be for 3 years. Extension options allowable for 2 x 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per Contract Documents
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/01/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
11/01/2023
Local time: 12:00
Place:
etenderwales
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
either 3, 4 or 5 years
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126779
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Rhondda-Cynon-Taf CBC (The Council) has developed a set of standard social value measures to be included in all relevant tenders and are mapped against the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act Goals. These measures have been developed and chosen to reflect some of the specific needs of the Council and the communities it supports. It is important to note that these social value measures are in addition to any social value or wellbeing that is already being derived from this Contract. Tenderers are able to submit a social value offering against as many or as few of these measures as appropriate. For each measure, guidance has been provided to assist tenderers in understanding what the aim of the measure is. Wherever possible specific requirements that relate to the Council’s or the communities identified need is provided to allow a more targeted response.
(WA Ref:126779)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/12/2022